281 Schaefer St, Brooklyn, NY 11237
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OFF MARKET

281 Schaefer St
Brooklyn, NY 11237

Bushwick
  • 8 Beds
  • 3 Baths
  • 3,465 sqft

$1,548,800

Trulia Estimate
as of Aug 22, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $8,852/mo*
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$1,548,800

Trulia Estimate
as of Aug 22, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $8,852/mo*
Refinance Your Home
8 Beds
3 Baths
3,465 sqft

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$1.55M
Since last month
Decreased$27K (-1.7%)
Since last year
Decreased$6K (-0.4%)
Since last sale
Increased$1M (+510.5%)
Learn more about this home's value by checking out its Trulia Estimate, the value of nearby homes, and how much similar homes have sold for.

Trulia Estimate

The of this home's value increased by +29% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
August 2026$1.56M
July 2026$1.58M
June 2026$1.58M
May 2026$1.56M
April 2026$1.58M
March 2026$1.56M
February 2026$1.56M
January 2026$1.56M
2025
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016

Comparable sales

These are recently sold homes that have a similar location or other similar features to this home, like bedrooms, bathrooms, and square footage. Get a sense of the expected prices in the area by viewing these homes.
Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
266 Covert St, Brooklyn, NY
0.08
Multi-Family Home
$1,060,000
03/12/26
5
3
2,736
200 Eldert St, Brooklyn, NY
0.26
Multi-Family Home
$1,060,000
04/06/26
8
4
3,000
285 Cooper St, Brooklyn, NY
0.10
Multi-Family Home
$1,629,000
12/04/25
6
4
2,686
1659 Decatur Street, Flushing, NY
0.35
Multi-Family Home
$1,388,000
04/16/26
8
3
2,248
1244 Jefferson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY
0.38
Multi-Family Home
$1,400,000
05/29/26
9
3
2,820
1172 Halsey Street, Brooklyn, NY
0.27
Multi-Family Home
$1,195,000
05/07/26
6
3
2,430
1234 Madison Street, Brooklyn, NY
0.44
Multi-Family Home
$1,192,000
04/01/26
7
3
3,000
166 Schaefer Street, Brooklyn, NY
0.27
Multi-Family Home
$1,270,000
05/26/26
7
2
2,700
1062 Seneca Avenue, Flushing, NY
0.49
Multi-Family Home
$1,250,000
02/12/26
10
3
3,420
1477 Gates Ave, Brooklyn, NY
0.59
Multi-Family Home
$280,000
09/29/25
4
2
2,766

Nearby home prices

Get a sense of expected prices in the area by checking the value of nearby homes.
Address
Distance
Price
Bed
Bath
Sqft
Status
831 Knickerbocker Ave #Penthouse 4, Brooklyn, NY 11237
0.05
$999,000
2
2
932
For Sale
831 Knickerbocker Ave #4A, Brooklyn, NY 11237
0.05
$899,000
3
2
893
For Sale
833 Knickerbocker Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11237
0.04
$2,838,500
6
6
4,460
Off Market
854 Knickerbocker Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11207
0.06
$2,180,000
6
2
3,000
For Sale
270 Schaefer Street, Brooklyn, NY 11237
0.03
$1,030,000
9
3.5
-
Off Market
287 Covert Street, Brooklyn, NY 11237
0.06
$1,359,100
3
3
-
Off Market
245 Schaefer St #2D, Brooklyn, NY 11207
0.09
$657,800
1
1.5
750
Off Market
245 A Schaefer Street, Brooklyn, NY 11207
0.09
$927,100
3
1
-
Off Market
1333 Decatur St, Brooklyn, NY 11237
0.05
$1,556,600
3
4
-
Off Market
265 Covert St #BLD, Brooklyn, NY 11207
0.09
$2,600,000
9
6.5
-
For Sale
309 Covert Street, Brooklyn, NY 11237
0.05
$1,414,000
4
2
2,120
Off Market
1339 Decatur St, Brooklyn, NY 11237
0.05
$1,100,800
5
3
-
Off Market

Local Information

  • Map ViewExplore the area around 281 Schaefer St.
  • Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School2 Middle Schools1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type
Multi-Family
Year Built
1935
Living Area
3,465 sqft
Price/Sqft
$447
Parking
Garage

About this House

MUST SEE!!! Great Opportunity ready to move in a newly renovated 3 Family Brick property semidetached with finished basement and 3 Car Garage in a prominent Buskwick Area. Conveniently located 20 minutes away from the city via L train, walking distance to M and J train and accessible to numerous MTA buses within 2 blocks. Can be delivered fully vacant.
281 Schaefer St, Brooklyn, NY 11237 is a 8 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 3,465 sqft multi-family in Bushwick, built in 1935. It last sold for $255,000 on Nov 18, 1999. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $1,548,800, with a rent estimate of $4,078/month.

Home Details for 281 Schaefer St

Interior Features

Interior Details
BasementAdditional StorageNumber of Rooms: 13Types of Rooms: Dining RoomStorage
Heating & Cooling
Heating: GasHeating Fuel: Gas
Appliances & Utilities
MicrowaveRefrigerator
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Floors: Tile, Hardwood
Security
Security System

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: AsphaltExterior: Brick
Parking & Garage
GarageParking Spaces: 4Parking: Garage Detached

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1935Year Updated: 1935
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Multi FamilyArchitecture: Contemporary

Community

Units in Building: 3

Lot Information

Lot Area: 2500 sqft

Additional Information

Intercom

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Dec 19, 2021
Source: OneKey® MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #3323112
ListingRemoved
Jul 8, 2021
Source: OneKey® MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #3323112
Listed For Sale
$1,550,000
Jun 28, 2021
Source: OneKey® MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #3323112
ListingRemoved
Jun 20, 2021
Source: OneKey® MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #3323112
Listed For Sale
$1,550,000
Oct 9, 2019
Source: Agent Provided
ListingRemoved
$1,725,000

Market trends in New York

Last updated July 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$794K
$26.67KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
98.0%
0.1%MoM
Price per sq ft
$679
$26MoM
Available listings
17724
933MoM

Around this home

Neighborhood Overview

Bushwick
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What Locals Say about Bushwick

At least 1449 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 90 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 90 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 87 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 85 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 69 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 60 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 60 % Say kids play outside

  • 58 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 52 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 49 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 45 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 43 % Say there are community events

  • 33 % Say parking is easy

  • 32 % Say it's quiet

  • 31 % Say car is needed

  • 30 % Say there's wildlife

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  • Eliamacostaquezada70
    "It’s a good neighborhood"
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  • Steven Padilla
    "Plenty to do the city never sleeps. Subways and buses can get you just about anywhere. World class places to eat and museums. "
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  • Stacy Grenia
    "Quiet, safe block with long time residents. Lots of families around here. The playgrounds are decent and the trains are close. "
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  • Jeff.s.albert
    "Lots of music venues, great bars and restaurants, and everything is walkable. Lots of great street art to be seen. "
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  • Filipegp
    "Live music, live music, nightlife, art shows, large scale ware house parties, good restaurants, house of yes, theater XIV, kids block parties"
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  • Msexy0950
    "What make my neighborhood unique is that because is park there and play where play music game room arcades "
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  • Cassie Grzymkowski
    "It’s a good community vibe. I’m friends with all the neighbors, people from all walks of life. I don’t feel unsafe"
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  • Trulia User
    "We have events in the parks during the summer and it brings everybody outside to have a good time. Great area"
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  • Chance Wilson
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  • Oliviacancelli
    "I work from home so I don’t have a commute. If I go into the city I can do so pretty quickly on the L train "
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  • Cathy
    "I wouldn’t own a dog here because space is limited for most people. That being said, there are plenty of parks to walk to. "
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  • Naisha
    "The commute is quick to Manhattan. Neighbors look out for each other. In the 1970s there were fires that swept through bushwick and threatened to destroy the neighborhood. However neighbors got together and took care of each other. There are community centers and gardens that are open to ALL. "
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  • Oliviac
    "Not the best parks, loud streets & can be unsafe in some parts. Cheaper apartments but not the best quality of life "
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  • Oliviacancelli
    "Good access to a few different train lines. 3 different options within a 20min walk. Quick to get to Manhattan "
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  • Trulia User
    "well location is amazing área to live, no insecurity, supermarkets, commercial areas. jaskdldkdanans"
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  • Trulia User
    "My neighborhood is like any neighborhood. It can be a hit or miss depending on the area you are located. Most of it is populated by hispanics and slowly being gentrified some love the change while others are still stuck on the past. "
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  • Trulia User
    "I've been living here for 4 years and for the most part everything you need is nearby with multiple options to choose from."
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  • Trulia User
    "I’m not a parent but you see many kids in the area and there are plenty of public and charter schools. "
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  • Trulia User
    "good place to live if you love to be close to restaurants and transportation. dont live here if you dont like loud music"
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  • Trulia User
    "You see people Walking there dog and people are friendly. There is a lot of people here .parking is excellent here to."
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  • Trulia User
    "Great nightlife, lively atmosphere, great restaurants, loud at night in some areas. Great place for young ppl. "
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  • Trulia User
    "It’s very trendy and close to the city. It’s also a haven for social media posters. You have so many amazing places to snap pics of !"
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  • Trulia User
    "The Wide Variety Of Ethnic Groups, The Different Food They Bring To The Neighborhood, The Different Musical Backgrounds, And Just Literally How The People Are Just Soo Happy To Be Here..."
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  • Trulia User
    "Community parties, art shows, unique stores and a eclectic array of delicious food! You can shop, go to any park and relax, get a drink or just watch all the different walk by"
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  • Trulia User
    "It is diverse, walkable, safe and easily accessible to all points throughout New York City. There is a lot of investment in the area bringing in new restaurants and attractions. Also great parks. "
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  • Trulia User
    "A lot of children and parks. Plenty of schools around the area. Very diverse neighborhood. It can be loud, but it’s nice"
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  • Trulia User
    "Pets are welcome in Bushwick. but owners don't always clean after their dogs. There's parks only for dogs in the neighborhood wich is a plus for dog lovers."
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  • Trulia User
    "block parties, events in herbert von king park, the food, sidewalk barbecue, culture, family friendly events, access to museums and libraries"
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  • Trulia User
    "great, dog-friendly area! high amounts of car, bike and pedestrian traffic so could be hard for dogs who get overwhelmed easily. otherwise great!"
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  • Trulia User
    "it's a good neighborhood the commute is great the j train and m train lots of bus route is good the is fast"
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  • Trulia User
    "Not enough dog parks. Only Maria Hernandez has a designated dog park. Which is not the easiest to get to. All the others are not dog friendly."
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  • Trulia User
    "Neighborhood is beyond dog-friendly— it’s dog-enthusiastic! there are dog water bowls seen frequently at businesses/restaurants."
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  • Trulia User
    "Everything is right there! The A&C line, the 25, 26, and the 60 bus. Even the Lirr, they got it all there"
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  • Trulia User
    "I am not a dog owner so I wouldn’t know, I know one thing most dog owners don’t clean after their dog and it’s Disgusting. "
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  • Trulia User
    "The neighborhood has changed, gentrification has taken over. Still this is bedstuy, don't let the sights fool you. Be aware but enjoy "
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  • Trulia User
    "The transportation is usually on time. very crowded on public transportation and personal vehicle's. "
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  • Trulia User
    "Highland Park is big an gorgeous and is very well maintained. The neighborhood is okay people are generally respectful. "
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  • Trulia User
    "Convenient. Nice neighborhood. Pricey but you get what you pay for. Convenience and everything else. "
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  • Trulia User
    "Not safe to live, most look over your shoulder all the time. But the area is changing for the better"
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  • Joakema J. H. M.
    "The area has changed a lot. New restaurants and bars. It may not be good to raise a family but, it is good for a younger generation. Very pet friendly. Difficult to park. "
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Frequently asked questions about 281 Schaefer St

  • What is 281 Schaefer St estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 281 Schaefer St in Brooklyn, NY is $1,548,800.
  • What is the price history for 281 Schaefer St?
    281 Schaefer St in Brooklyn, NY last sold for $255,000 in November 1999.
  • Is Brooklyn a buyer's or seller's market?
    Brooklyn is currently a buyer's market, based on recent for-sale activity.
  • What's the median sale price in Brooklyn?
    The median sale price in Brooklyn is $794K. That is up $26.67K from the prior month.

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